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Got beef?

Aug 18, 2026 · 25m

Summary

Marketplace explores rising 30-year bond yields driven by fiscal concerns and AI borrowing, alongside a frozen housing market impacting Home Depot. The episode covers mixed retail earnings, beef supply chain constraints, and a cultural shift toward neutral colors in design. It concludes with Google acquiring Spirit Airlines' data for AI training.

Topics discussed

Intro and Capital One Commercial Rising 30-year bond yields and fiscal risks Housing market slump and Home Depot earnings Retail earnings and consumer spending trends Wyoming distillery navigates tariffs and costs Market numbers and Klarna revenue cut Shrinking cattle herd and meatpacking closures The 'color recession' in cars and homes Google buys Spirit Airlines data for AI
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